Fossil Fuels

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What is coal formed from?

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Coal is formed from plant remains along with heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What is oil?

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Oil is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of small organisms that lived in the ocean and is a thick, black liquid.

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What is an example of natural gas?

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The flame on your stove is an example of natural gas.

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What must be present for fossil fuels to form?

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Dead organisms, layers of sediment, and heat & pressure over time.

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What kinds of particles are needed in marine mud for fossil fuels to form?

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Mostly decaying organisms.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?

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Fossil fuels take millions of years to form.

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What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

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The three main types of fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the primary use of fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are primarily used for energy production.

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What is natural gas primarily composed of?

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Natural gas is primarily composed of methane.